Springtime Brings Refreshing Wine

A good German Riesling is - without a doubt - one of my favorite parts of Spring. As the weather warms and the sun hangs in the sky a bit longer everyday, nothing beats sitting outside and sipping a nice, refreshing glass of the stuff. For most of my life I was never much of a white wine drinker, often thinking it was too sweet or too simple, but since discovering the wonders of Germany's fruit of the vine, my opinion has changed. And after a particularly brutal winter here in New York, I'm chomping at the bit for a little sunshine and white wine.

NY Times writer Eric Asimov seems to share my sentiment, publishing an excellent rundown on the finer points of Riesling in this morning's paper. They can be dry or sweet. They're versatile. They can be paired with almost anything. And on and on and on. He's got a lot of praises to sing and he sings them well. If you're interested in learning more about why you should run out and buy a bottle to celebrate the first weekend of spring, I highly suggest following the link and checking it out.